The European research ministers will begin their informal meeting on Friday 28 July in Santander (Spain) with a working session on the development of scientific diplomacy. More specifically, the ministers will be invited by the Spanish Presidency of the Council of the EU to examine the role of research and innovation (R&I) in the development of public policies, with a particular focus on the external action of Member States.
The Presidency also hoped that, in their discussions, the...